Maintenance Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Maintenance Technician

Job Description

The Maintenance Technician maintains and optimizes robots and automated machinery, ensuring reliable operation of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and welding systems across the facility. This role focuses on troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated and manual equipment, performing both corrective and preventive maintenance, and supporting production through accurate programming and adjustment of robotic and PLC-controlled systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain robots and automated machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation.
• Troubleshoot, adjust, and teach robot software and path programming to correct issues and optimize performance.
• Install and repair electrical apparatus such as transformers and wiring, along with electrical and electronic components of machinery and equipment.
• Visually inspect and test machinery and equipment, accurately documenting all maintenance activities performed.
• Dismantle defective machines and equipment, then install new or repaired parts to restore functionality.
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other mechanical components to reduce wear and extend equipment life.
• Lay out, assemble, install, and maintain pipe systems and related hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Repair and replace gauges, valves, pressure regulators, and related hydraulic and pneumatic components.
• Follow and support the preventative maintenance program to reduce downtime and prevent equipment failures.
• Assist with tools, fixtures, material flow, and changeovers to support efficient production processes.
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks as needed for equipment repair and modification.
• Troubleshoot robotic equipment using push buttons, press keys on robot controllers and teach pendants when equipment is out of sync.
• Program and adjust programmable controllers to operate automated machinery, including robots and automated welding systems.
• Prepare and adjust robot programs and automated welding parameters to meet quality and production requirements.
• Analyze robotically welded products to determine necessary adjustments to robot programs and welding parameters.
• Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems on all equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Troubleshoot and program PLCs, including Motoman systems, to support automated processes and resolve control issues.
• Install and maintain mechanical and electrical components on automated and manual equipment, including pneumatic and hydraulic systems, low-voltage electrical systems, and high-voltage electrical wiring.
• Perform robotic troubleshooting, robotic preventive maintenance, and ladder logic programming for control systems.
• Read, interpret, and analyze technical schematics and blueprints to guide installation, maintenance, and repair work.
• Work safely with electrical systems up to 480 volts, including three-phase power.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot VFDs, photoeyes, sensors, and contactors used in industrial control systems.
• Support conveyor systems, motors, and related equipment through installation, repair, and ongoing maintenance.
• Document work performed and communicate equipment status to relevant stakeholders to support smooth operations.

Essential Skills

• Strong experience in electrical and mechanical troubleshooting in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in PLC troubleshooting and programming, including experience with Motoman systems.
• Hands-on experience with robotics, including robot programming, path adjustments, and teaching functions.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics and pneumatics, including installation, maintenance, and repair of related systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and analyze technical blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with automated weld equipment and adjusting automated welding parameters.
• Capability to perform preventive maintenance on robotic and industrial equipment.
• Knowledge of low-voltage and high-voltage electrical systems, including working with electricity up to 480 volts and three-phase power.
• Skill in welding and fabrication for equipment repair and modification.
• Proficiency in industrial maintenance, including repair and maintenance of conveyors, motors, and associated systems.
• Experience with VFDs, photoeyes, sensors, and contactors used in industrial control and automation.
• Ability to install, troubleshoot, and maintain conveyor systems and related mechanical components.
• Competence in ladder logic programming for PLC-based control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues efficiently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial maintenance in environments using automated and manual equipment.
• Experience in maintenance repair work on conveyors, motors, and fabrication projects.
• Familiarity with industrial control systems and PLC control in manufacturing settings.
• Experience performing repair and preventive maintenance activities on complex machinery.
• Comfort working around moving mechanical parts and industrial equipment.
• Ability to work across multiple shifts as required by operational needs.

Why Work Here?

Employees benefit from a comprehensive total rewards package that supports financial security, health, and long-term growth. Available offerings include 401(k) plans with matching contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and an employee assistance program. Team members enjoy paid time off, employee discounts, and tuition reimbursement that encourages ongoing learning and career development, all within a culture that values safety, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment

This role is based in an industrial facility operating on multiple shifts, including 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The work involves being in proximity to moving mechanical parts and exposure to fumes or airborne particles on occasion. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The position requires regular interaction with robots, automated weld equipment, conveyor systems, motors, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, and electrical components up to 480 volts, including three-phase power. Work is hands-on, using tools and diagnostic equipment to install, maintain, and repair machinery, with a strong emphasis on safety and adherence to established procedures.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Spartanburg,SC.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.